Chief Operating Officer

4 weeks ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Concrete4Change Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and entrepreneurial Chief Operating Officer to join our team at Concrete4Change. As a key member of our executive team, you will play a critical role in driving the efficiency of our operations and ensuring that our technology is aligned with our core business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a deputy to the Chief Executive, overseeing and managing the daily operations of our fast-growing startup.
  • Work closely with the executive team to identify opportunities for innovation, analyse market trends, and ensure that our technology is aligned with our core business objectives.
  • Lead the development and implementation of business plans, data analysis, and fundraising strategies.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, partners, and suppliers.
  • Diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues, driving solutions that benefit the company.
Requirements
  • Extensive experience in daily operations of fast-growing startups, including human resources, legal, fundraising, marketing, manufacturing, accounting, IT, and other departments.
  • More than 7 years of experience in executive leadership roles or start-up C-Suite management.
  • Experience in hiring, coaching, and performance management.
  • Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Experience of business planning, data analysis, and fundraising.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and investors.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience and deep understanding of characterisation methodology development of complex systems of organic and inorganic materials, including polymers, and solid adsorbents.
  • R&D experience in the field of carbon capture, chemistry, or construction.
  • Understanding of laboratory setup, HSE requirements, experience in equipment specification development and procurement.
  • Knowledge of funding mechanisms, grant applications, and collaboration opportunities within the R&D sector.
  • Experience of working in deep tech start-ups is highly desirable.
  • C-suite or founder experience at a VC-backed startup is highly desirable.
What We Offer
  • A unique opportunity to work with top researchers across the world.
  • An exciting opportunity to work with construction and develop technologies for multi-billion pound cement and concrete companies.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Government-backed pension scheme.
  • A competitive bonus upon achieving milestones.
  • Regular team meals and social events.


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